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Sub-major group 35

PSOC Sub-major group 35 — Information and communications technicians (2026)

Information and communications technicians provide support for the day-to-day running of computer systems, communications systems and networks and perform technical tasks related to telecommunications, broadcast of image and sound as well as other types of telecommunications signals on land, sea or in aircraft. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the third ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: providing assistance to information and communications systems users; installing new programmes and equipment; establishing, operating and maintaining network and other data communications systems; installing, monitoring and supporting Internet and Intranet websites or web server hardware or software, modifying web pages; and performing web server backup and recovery operations; controlling equipment to record sound and edit and mix image and sound recordings; controlling and maintaining transmitting and broadcast systems and satellite systems for radio and television programmes; controlling and maintaining radio communications systems, satellite services and multiplex systems on land, sea or in aircraft; providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of computer systems and telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes; designing and preparing blueprints of circuitry according to the specifications given; providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 351 Information and Communications Technology Operations and User Support Technicians 352 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technicians

Level Sub-major group
Code 35
Children 2
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Information and communications technicians provide support for the day-to-day running of computer systems, communications systems and networks and perform technical tasks related to telecommunications, broadcast of image and sound as well as other types of telecommunications signals on land, sea or in aircraft. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the third ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: providing assistance to information and communications systems users; installing new programmes and equipment; establishing, operating and maintaining network and other data communications systems; installing, monitoring and supporting Internet and Intranet websites or web server hardware or software, modifying web pages; and performing web server backup and recovery operations; controlling equipment to record sound and edit and mix image and sound recordings; controlling and maintaining transmitting and broadcast systems and satellite systems for radio and television programmes; controlling and maintaining radio communications systems, satellite services and multiplex systems on land, sea or in aircraft; providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of computer systems and telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes; designing and preparing blueprints of circuitry according to the specifications given; providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 351 Information and Communications Technology Operations and User Support Technicians 352 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technicians

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this sub-major group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Technicians and associate professionals.

Selection note

How to choose it

Compare the nearby children: Information and communications technology operations and user support technicians, Telecommunications and broadcasting technicians.

FAQ

What does PSOC 35 cover?

Information and communications technicians provide support for the day-to-day running of computer systems, communications systems and networks and perform technical tasks related to telecommunications, broadcast of image and sound as well as other types of telecommunications signals on land, sea or in aircraft. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the third ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: providing assistance to information and communications systems users; installing new programmes and equipment; establishing, operating and maintaining network and other data communications systems; installing, monitoring and supporting Internet and Intranet websites or web server hardware or software, modifying web pages; and performing web server backup and recovery operations; controlling equipment to record sound and edit and mix image and sound recordings; controlling and maintaining transmitting and broadcast systems and satellite systems for radio and television programmes; controlling and maintaining radio communications systems, satellite services and multiplex systems on land, sea or in aircraft; providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of computer systems and telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes; designing and preparing blueprints of circuitry according to the specifications given; providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 351 Information and Communications Technology Operations and User Support Technicians 352 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technicians

Where is PSOC 35 used in practice?

Use this sub-major group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Technicians and associate professionals.

How do I choose PSOC 35 over nearby options?

Compare the nearby children: Information and communications technology operations and user support technicians, Telecommunications and broadcasting technicians.